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Defect Notice 573 Report
Defect Notice 573 Report
: 2127-0004
Vehicle Information :
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
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The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
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The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
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The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
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Description of Defect :
Description of the Defect : Ferrari has determined that a defect related to motor vehicle safety may arise
in certain of the vehicles identified in the “Vehicle Information” section. These
vehicles are equipped with a brake reservoir fluid cap that may not vent
properly, thereby creating a vacuum inside the brake fluid reservoir, which
may potentially leak brake fluid and lead to a partial or total loss of braking
capability.
FMVSS 1 : NR
FMVSS 2 : NR
Description of the Safety Risk : Upon total loss of brake fluid, the vehicle would lose braking capability, which
may result in injury or death to vehicle occupants.
Description of the Cause : Ferrari’s investigation revealed that the brake fluid reservoir cap fitted on the
affected vehicles did not provide the proper ventilation for the braking system.
Identification of Any Warning When the quantity of brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir decreases by
that can Occur : approximately 50% of the maximum reservoir level, a warning light will
appear on the vehicle’s dashboard. On later models, additionally, a message
will also appear on the vehicle’s dashboard that reads as follows: “Brake fluid
level low, Go to dealer slowly”. Additionally, on certain models, an acoustic
buzzer will sound, if available.
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
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Involved Components :
Supplier Identification :
Component Manufacturer
Name : PAR.CO. SPA
Address : Via della Resistenza 30/34
Scarperia e San Piero Foreign States 50038
Country : Italy
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Chronology :
See attached chronology.
Description of Remedy :
Description of Remedy Program : The repair consists of replacing the brake fluid reservoir cap and updating
the software in the affected vehicles to provide for a different warning
message if the vehicle should lose sufficient brake fluid. Ferrari will send a
notice letter to all affected vehicle owners to warn them of this issue, and
instruct them 1) to contact an authorized Ferrari dealer to schedule the
free recall repair, and 2) that in the meantime, remind them that if the “low
Brake Fluid” warning message appears on the vehicle dashboard, the
driver should pull off the road as soon as it is safe to do so, and then
contact Ferrari Roadside Assistance and get towed to the nearest
authorized Ferrari dealer.
How Remedy Component Differs The venting of the brake fluid reservoir cap has been modified.
from Recalled Component :
Identify How/When Recall Condition All vehicles currently in production will be fitted with a different brake
was Corrected in Production : fluid reservoir cap and new upgraded software.
Recall Schedule :
Description of Recall Schedule : The client notification letter will be sent to all known current owners of
the affected vehicles advising them to contact an authorized Ferrari
dealer to schedule an appointment to have the recall work performed.
The letters are scheduled to be sent on or before September 24, 2022.
Planned Dealer Notification Date : SEP 24, 2022 - NR
Planned Owner Notification Date : SEP 24, 2022 - NR
* NR - Not Reported
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573